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Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TOFACITINIB-5MG

Uses:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ulcerative colitis.

Medicinal Benefits:

Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's is indicated for patients with moderate to severe rheumatic arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis who have had intolerance or inadequate response to methotrexate or DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs).

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Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowers inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.

Hypertension/high blood pressure could be a side-effect of Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's. Consult your doctor before taking Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking anti-hypertensive medicines.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's. Eat non-spicy meals and drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's might impair fertility in females of reproductive potential. It is not known if the effect is reversible. Therefore, talk to a doctor before starting Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's if you are trying to become pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this.

Aztofa 5 Tablet 15's affects the immune system and might lower the ability of the immune system to fight infections. Inform your doctor if you have an active infection, if you have a condition that increases the chance of having infections, if you are taking immunosuppressants, medicines that affect the immune system or corticosteroids.